Department of Family and Community Development

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Paper Application or Submit Information

Call (609) 348-3001 to request an application.

To return applications and/or submit documents, email the following or submit copies in Drop Boxes.

SNAP (Food Stamps) - fcdSNAP@aclink.org
TANF with kids - fcdTANF@aclink.org
General Assistance - fcd_GA@aclink.org
Emergency Assistance - WFNJea@aclink.org

Information on Drop Boxes

Secure Drop Boxes Provide Added Convenience for Social Service Customers

Customers who need to submit documentation to the Atlantic County Department of Family & Community Development may now do so through the use of two new secure drop boxes located at the Atlantic Avenue and Bacharach Boulevard entrances to the County Office Building at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City.

The drop boxes will be available 24/7 and will be monitored by video surveillance. Staff will remove the contents from the boxes each weekday.

The Department of Family and Community Development processes applications for General Assistance, SNAP Benefits (food stamps), Emergency Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Medicaid.

Customers should submit all related documents in one envelop rather than dropping multiple loose documents into the box. No checks should be submitted in the drop boxes.

Customers in need of assistance should complete an application online at www.njhelps.gov. This will determine any benefits for which they may be eligible.

Location Photos

Bacharach Boulevard Entrance Atlantic Avenue Entrance

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Overview

Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development is an umbrella organization dedicated to the well being of all citizens of the county. This department administers the Work First New Jersey welfare reform program and works closely with the courts to establish and enforce the financial obligations of non-custodial parents. In addition to its workforce development programs, this department strives to coordinate its efforts with those of state and city governments, as well as other social service organizations. It attempts to solve the problems of TANF, Food Stamp and Medicaid recipients, as well as problems with housing and emergency assistance.

Three levels of government support Atlantic County’s programs and services: Federal, State and County. Officially, Atlantic County operates a federally mandated, state supervised, county administered service system. Laws, regulations, policies are set at the federal, state and local levels.

Resources

Mobile App for EBT Card Users

Download the ConnectEBT App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to check your balance, confirm your last deposit, change your PIN and review up to 12 months of transaction history.

More information about Using Your Benefits